Gazelle 24″ – 25″

Changing a manual wheelchair tire is straightforward and similar to fixing a bicycle tire. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the wheel: Detach the quick-release wheel from your wheelchair frame.

2. Deflate the tube: Release all air through the valve so the tire loosens from the rim.

3. Pry the tire off: Insert a tire lever between the tire bead and the rim opposite the valve, hooking it to a spoke. Use a second lever around the rim to pop the tire bead off completely.

4. Inspect the tube: Unscrew the valve retaining nut, remove the inner tube, and check for punctures. Replace or patch the tube as needed.

5. Reinstall tire and tube: Seat one side of the tire on the rim. Place the inner tube inside, aligning the valve stem with the valve hole. Fit the remaining tire bead back onto the rim by hand (or gently with a lever, taking care not to pinch the tube).

6. Inflate to pressure: Pump the tire to the recommended pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.

7. Reattach the wheel: Secure the wheel firmly back onto the wheelchair frame.

Expert tips:

– Choose car valves: Opt for inner tubes with standard car valves. They are universally compatible with standard air inflators and gas station pumps without needing a Presta adapter.

– Keep an emergency kit: Always carry a compact hand pump (or CO2 inflator) and a spare inner tube on daily trips to handle flats on the go.

Weight saved on tyres directly reduces the rotational mass of the rear wheel.  So lifting the wheel requires significantly less starting torque from the user’s upper body, resulting in faster acceleration, less muscle strain on shoulders, and effortless gliding over long distances.

No. The Gazelle features a dedicated 15 mm puncture-resistant sub-tread belt engineered into its lightweight casing. This specialized layer deflects urban debris, thorns, and sharp grit, ensuring high protection without the heavy rolling resistance associated with standard solid or thick commuter tyres

All Omobic tires (the Gazelle, Speedlite, and Trailblazer) share the same core foundation: they are reliable, puncture-proof, non-marking, and support a maximum load capacity of 70 kg.

The primary differences between them come down to weight, tread design, and their recommended application:

Gazelle (195 g): As the lightest option, the Gazelle features the flattest tread profile. It has a very elegant design, making it a great match for delicate wheels like the Skylite. This tire is highly recommended for city use and for users who prioritize keeping their component weight to an absolute minimum.

Speedlite (265 g): Designed as the ideal everyday tire, the Speedlite features a medium tread. It offers excellent balance and low rolling resistance for typical daily use.

Traiblazer (490 g): The heaviest of the three due to its deep, high tread, the Trailblazer is built for demanding environments. It features a steel bead layer for extremely high puncture resistance, making it the best choice for users who spend a lot of time outdoors in nature, such as in parks and forests.